Patrick the Pug

Play trailer

Patrick the Pug

Released Feb 15, 2019

1h 34m

Comedy

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

38%

Tomatometer

34 Reviews

61%

Popcornmeter

100+ Ratings

A teacher's life gets turned upside down when she inherits her grandmother's cute but mischievous pug.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

Critics Consensus

Its pugnacious protagonist is certainly adorable, but the thoroughly formulaic Patrick will only give paws to the most pup-obsessed film fans.

Read Critics Reviews

Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Though the family-friendly comedy has all the good intentions of a motivational puppy poster, it unfortunately also has the same level of intelligence and plot.

Feb 14, 2019

Full Review

Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

A film has to have something going for it, like a plot, instead of just relying on an adorable animal.

Feb 14, 2019

Full Review

Courtney Howard

Variety

Though the narrative tends to be a touch too simplistic for most grown-ups, and lacks enough riotous dog action for the little ones, there's enough bite to make things worthwhile for those who just want to enjoy a sweet, wholesome dog movie.

Feb 13, 2019

Full Review

Alix Turner

Ready Steady Cut

Sarah Francis is about to start a new teaching job when first her boyfriend dumps her, and then her grandmother dies, leaving her Patrick, a prized and pampered pug. A Disney dud.

Rated: 1/5

Jan 31, 2021

Full Review

Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Everybody deals with grief differently, but anyone who has experience bereavement will find something to connect with in Patrick.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 28, 2020

Full Review

Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A friendly pug comedy with no bite.

Rated: C+

Feb 23, 2019

Full Review

Read all reviews

David C

A script that is cringing with acting straight out of drama school.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/22/25

Full Review

Brandon T

A work of art. A star studded cast delivers the most gripping animal-based film of the century. The fun-run scene had me on the edge of my seat. My girlfriend cried, we’ve just ordered a pug on wish. Exquisite.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

Full Review

David P

I only saw part of it, but that was enough. It is an unhappy mix of Bridget Jones reincarnated as a teacher, and a dog film. If you love dogs, you might well love the film. I do not, and I did not find the pug to be interesting anyway. A lackluster story and a somewhat annoying female lead put the lid on this film. Good family entertainment, as they say, but not for me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

Full Review

Linda J

This movie is an adorably hilarious film worth watching over and over when you need a feel good movie after a bad day. Patrick the Pug tried to steal the movie from Beattie Edmondson, but he couldn't. Her comedic timing is too good. However, the dog is great also. Watch it free on Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

Full Review

Audience Member

Best pug movie ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

Full Review

Audience Member

I thought it was ok overall as it offered few laughs for a comedy and just seemed to be too manufactured. Beattie Edmunson wasn't that enjoyable as an actress and the pug wasn't cute or adorable for a dog movie.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

Full Review

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

Mandie Fletcher

Director

Beattie Edmondson

Sarah Francis

Jennifer Saunders

Maureen

Ed Skrein

Vet

Tom Bennett

Ben

Emily Atack

Becky

Little Nicholas

60%

73%

Little Nicholas

Watchlist

How to Stop Being a Loser

0%

26%

How to Stop Being a Loser

Watchlist

Wild Child

38%

62%

Wild Child

Watchlist

Motherhood

20%

16%

Motherhood

Watchlist

Norbit

9%

53%

Norbit

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Norbit

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

View more photos

Synopsis

A teacher's life gets turned upside down when she inherits her grandmother's cute but mischievous pug.

Director: Mandie Fletcher
Producer: Vanessa Davies, Paul de Vos
Screenwriter: Vanessa Davies, Paul de Vos, Mandie Fletcher
Distributor: Screen Media Films
Production Co: Fred Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 15, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 12, 2019
Runtime: 1h 34m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Most Popular at Home Now